The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 21 May 2023 – More Yet To Be Revealed!
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TOPIC: More Yet To Be Revealed!
READ: John 16:12-24 (KJV)
12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.
13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.
15 All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you.
16 A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father.
17 Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father?
18 They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we cannot tell what he saith.
19 Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye enquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me?
20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
21 A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world.
22 And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.
23 And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.
24 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.
THE MESSAGE:
Jesus after many teachings told His disciples that there were yet more to say which they cannot bear (verse 12). He informed them that the Holy Spirit would come to guide them into all truth. He stated that the Holy Spirit would always glorify Him and never contradict His teachings (verses 13-15). This is a major way of testing whether a prophecy or revelation attributed to the Holy Spirit is in line with the Scripture.
We need the Holy Spirit to expound the word of God to us. Unfortunately, some get carried away by little revelations which can lead to spiritual pride, a false sense of maturity and an unwillingness to seek to know God better. Socrates, the great philosopher said; “The only thing l know is that I know nothing.” As we draw closer to God through daily, intentional study and meditation on the bible, as well as prayers, we become more aware of our emptiness and ignorance. The habit of coming daily to God in humility and openness to obtain fresh instructions will unravel deeper meanings of the Scriptures, change us more into His image, as well as equip us with increased grace and boldness to function as God’s children amidst challenges. God encourages us to ask for knowledge for our joy to be complete (verses 23-24). It is the glory of kings to search hidden things out (Proverbs 25:2).
PRAYER: Father, reveal Yourself more to us, in Jesus’ name. Amen
